title: [The pediatrician and anorexia nervosa. Biological aspects].
abstract: Describing a case of anorexia nervosa the Authors review the clinical manifestations and organic alterations of this disease. The Authors point out the signs and symptoms which will usually suggest a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. The course of the disease is monitored by the metabolic and hormonal analyses and the accompanying psychological features are underlined. The Authors present their therapeutic approach and emphasize the role of psychiatric treatment.
authors.affiliation: Università di Ancona, Clinica Pediatrica.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guerrieri
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mora
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Catassi
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Giorgi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy
vernacular_title: Il pediatra e l'anoressia mentale. Aspetti biologici.